Lead Engineer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Please provide a detailed response using the STAR method outlined below:
⭐Situation- Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
⭐Task/ Action – You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to address the situation.
⭐Result- The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer?
🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

As per the TBS common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service, there is an in-person requirement of at least 2 days per week in the office.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate (permanent) position in Suffield, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
▶ Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
▶ Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Alberta with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
▶ Demonstrating integrity and respect
▶ Thinking things through
▶ Working effectively with others
▶ Showing initiative and being action-oriented
▶ Planning and organizing
▶ Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EDUCATION:
▶ A post-graduate degree (MSc, PhD) in any engineering discipline or related.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
▶Experience designing or maintaining facilities in support of research or environmental containment for any of the following:
↪Biological Research
↪Pharmaceutical Production
↪Chemical Research or Production
↪Explosive Environments
↪Clean Room
▶Experience using electronic test and measurement instruments in support of project or building commissioning (patient care, hospitals, research, etc.).
▶Experience acquiring electronic data.
▶Experience designing, installing, and commissioning of any of the following:
↪HVAC systems for buildings or specialized environments.
↪Industrial exhaust systems.
↪Electrical distribution systems for facilities that include emergency power generation, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power supplies.
↪Security, access control, and video monitoring systems for facilities ranked as Secure.
↪Unique electro-mechanical machinery that may include structural frames, linear & rolling bearings, power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic controls & actuators, and electronic controls.

**Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women.

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
▶ Willing and able to work overtime on short notice
▶ Willing and able to travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Able to attain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s license.

Other information

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▶ If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required;
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.